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Explanation of the Rates Increase

POSTED ON: 3 September 2021 | IN: News

Most of South Wairarapa District’s ratepayers have experienced high rates increases for this year, 2021/22. The increase is more than we had advised in the Long Term Plan (LTP) Consultation…

Road Closures and Cautions Update

POSTED ON: 21 June 2021 | IN: Notices & Updates

08:30 22 June 2021 Foul weather has affected many roads in the Wairarapa – please drive with caution or delay your trip if possible. This may not be a complete…

Trees felled at Martinborough Golf Club

POSTED ON: 23 March 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

23 March 2023 South Wairarapa District Council today met with members of the Martinborough Golf Club (MGC) to understand how 22 trees were felled at the golf course earlier this…

Cape Palliser Road closure

POSTED ON: 22 March 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

UPDATE: 23 March, 9.30am Cape Palliser Road remains OPEN. Further minor repairs will be completed this morning and the beach access road will be cleared later today or early tomorrow.…

Water outage in Greytown

POSTED ON: 21 March 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

Tuesday 21 March,12.30pm Water has been turned off in parts of Greytown due to a burst water main resulting from 3rd party damage. The area affected covers Kuratawhiti Street, Mole…

More South Wairarapa residents sign on as citizens

POSTED ON: 21 March 2023 | IN: News, Media Releases

South Wairarapa has 17 new citizens after a ceremony at the Waihinga Centre in Martinborough. The new Kiwis reflect a diverse range of countries including the USA, South Africa, England…

Surplus Motor Vehicles Tender

POSTED ON: 21 March 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

Surplus to Council’s fleet needs, the following vehicles are for sale by tender: Year Model Model Fuel Type Registration Rego Expires WOF Expires Odometer 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Utility (White) Petrol…

Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund

POSTED ON: 15 March 2023 | IN: News, Notices & Updates

A Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund has been set up for people affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, with funds contributed being used to support individuals, families, community organisations, businesses and marae affected…

How to donate to Whangārei District’s relief fund

POSTED ON: 8 March 2023 | IN: News, Other

Further to our message last week about “adopting’ Whangārei District Council, the Council now has a bank account number for those who would like to donate to their Mayoral Relief…

SH2 Remutaka Hill Road 1-hour daytime closures 13 March – 16 March 2023

POSTED ON: 7 March 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

One-hour closures of State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill are planned on four mornings next week from Monday 13 to Thursday 16 March between 9.30am and 10.30am, weather permitting…

Resurfacing Kitchener Street postponed until 20 March

POSTED ON: 7 March 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

Waka Kotahi has postponed resurfacing SH53 Kitchener Street in Martinborough. The resurfacing will now start Monday 20 March and finish on Friday 24 March, weather permitting. Please email any queries…

Pools close Sunday 12 March

POSTED ON: 7 March 2023 | IN: Notices & Updates

Reminder: Our three outdoors pools in Featherston, Greytown and Martinborough will close on Sunday 12 March. For opening times, refer to www.swdc.govt.nz/swimming-pools